A 1 Day Ngorongoro Crater Safari from Arusha offers an exciting way to experience Tanzania’s wildlife when you have limited time. This Ngorongoro Crater Day Trip from Arusha takes you from Arusha to the spectacular Ngorongoro Crater for a memorable game drive. The 1-Day Ngorongoro Safari from Arusha allows you to search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, hippos and flamingos before returning to Arusha.
Morning: Depart from Arusha early in the morning and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
Ngorongoro Crater Game Drive: Descend into the crater for an exciting game drive. Look for lions, elephants, buffaloes, zebras, hippos, flamingos and, with luck, black rhinos.
Lunch: Enjoy a picnic lunch in the crater while surrounded by beautiful wildlife and scenery.
Afternoon: Continue the game drive before ascending from the crater and beginning the journey back to Arusha.
Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including all transfers.
The tour starts early in the morning, around 5:30 AM, with hotel pick-up in Arusha to maximise wildlife viewing opportunities.
The drive takes approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, depending on traffic and road conditions.c
You may see the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and black rhinoceros), as well as cheetahs, zebras, wildebeest, hyenas, hippos, warthogs, flamingos, and many other bird species. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed because animals live freely in their natural habitat.
Yes. The Ngorongoro Crater is a family-friendly destination suitable for travellers of all ages
You will travel in a 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof, providing excellent wildlife viewing and photography opportunities.
Yes. A picnic lunch is included and is usually enjoyed at the scenic Hippo Pool Picnic Site inside the crater.
We recommend bringing:
A camera or binoculars
Sunscreen
A hat
Sunglasses
A light jacket
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes
Personal medications
Drinking water
Ngorongoro Conservation Area entrance fees are not included unless stated in your booking confirmation.
Yes. Ngorongoro Crater can be visited throughout the year and offers excellent wildlife viewing in every season.
Yes, Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places in Africa to see the Big Five in a single day, although sightings cannot be guaranteed.
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